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What is an Annotation
 

  

Annotations are a type of Summary designed to be Educational and Informative:

  • Annotations are brief descriptive summaries of a scholarly journal, article, book, or other publication.

  • An annotation provides the reader with enough information on an article that he/she can determine if reading the entire article is desirable

  • Descriptive Annotation: Describe the content of a book or article indicating distinctive features and key points in 500 words or less.

  • Critical Annotation: A descriptive annotation with the additional purpose of providing an evaluative opinion as to the usefulness of the article for a specific purpose. These are often prepared by analysts for Executives.

In this Economics course each student will create FIVE Descriptive Annotations.

Each student will prepare and present a formal presentation at the end of the semester on one of their five annotations.

Creating Your Annotations

 

  •   Locate a print article/journal. (Professor Schmidt has some in her office that you may utilize)

  •   Read all of the instructions on this page, read the article - while making notes

  •   Download the Annotation Template

  •   Write your Annotation, Draw a corresponding economic graph [Be sure to indicate the concept depicted in the graph]

  •   Your graph may be handwritten or computer generated.

  •   Be sure to turn in a copy of the article along with your annotation.

  •   Click here to download a powerpoint containing these instructions and examples to get you started.

Annotation Assignment Details

 

ANNOTATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Each student is required to complete FIVE Annotations.

  • There will be at least one annotation from each section of the course

  • The article/journal utilized must be in print. Do not utilize online articles.

  • Students may choose the concept to depict graphically

  • Yet, The Economic Graph depicted along with the annotation must represent a graph or concept learned in that section of the course.

ANNOTATION CONTENT:

    1.Begin with the complete bibliographic entry (A specific format is not necessary for this course)

    2.Include all of the following:

        -Authority & qualifications of the author, unless extremely well known

        -Scope and main purpose of text. Do not try to summarize the whole work. e.g. "Discusses the positive impact of ….."

        -Any bias that you note.

        -Summary comment. This is only place for your opinion.

    3.Do not repeat the words of the title (Give the same information in different phrasing)

    4.Be concise.

*See Powerpoint link in the section above for more details and examples.

 

 

DUE DATES:

  • The course is divided into FOUR sections, designated by Exam Dates

  • There is one annotation for each section. (Section 1 has two annotations)

  • Annotation Due Dates are clearly defined in the Course Calendar

  • Annotations may be turned into the professor at anytime prior to the due date

  • Assignments are Never accepted late

EVALUATION:

  • All Annotations will be graded for Basic Accuracy

  • Annotations are to be the work of each individual student.

 

Annotation Presentation Guidelines

 

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Presentations are professional in nature

  • Powerpoint or Prezi is required

  • Students may choose which Annotation to utilize in the Annotation Presentation

*OR*

  • Students may choose an industry to research with at least one supporting newspaper/journal article in 'print'

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  • Presentation Format (5-7 minutes):

  • Intro    [Your name, what are you going to tell us]

  • Body    [Article title/source, Brief Description of article (be sure to comment on Bias), Graph, Explanation of graph, Take Away from experience]

  • Closing    [what did you tell us, drive home your point]

Please Note:

* Everyone participating in a group is required to submit a Group Member Evaluation form before the group will be awarded a grade.

- These should be turned into the professor privately

or slid under her office door -

 

Research Help

Note Taking Template

Information Literacy: Research Guide

 

Other Forms

Group Peer Evaluation Form

(Required from each group member)

 

Portfolio Cover Page and Checklist

(Required for Debate Portfolio Turn-in)

 

 

An Annotation Portfolio

is to be Turned in at the End of Semester

 

The Annotation Portfolio should contain:

  1. All Annotations

  2. All Articles

  3. Annotation Project Research Notes

  4. Annotation Presentation Powerpoints

The Annotation Portfolio should be organized as follows:

  1. Three ring binder with dividers

  2. Divider #1: 2-3 page paper detailing your graph movements 

  3. Divider #2: Powerpoint Presentation

  4. Divider #3: Research Data

  5. Divider #4: Annotations group member #1, #2, #3, ..... #5

  6. Divider #5: Summary of thoughts on project / class overall

  7. Divider #6 (or behind summary): All newspaper/journal articles

Details: 2-3 page paper:

The paper should be concise, well written, contain an opening and summary paragraph related to the industry analysis and graph movements. The 'meat' of the paper should detail each graph and explain the movement in microeconomic terms. I prefer for this section to be done in a bulleted list.  The paper does not have to follow APA or MLA guidelines however, it should be double spaced, in Times New Roman or Calibri 12 point font.

 

Details: Summary

The summary should be brief and concise. One paragraph from each participant is sufficient. Please share with me your thoughts on the course project and class in general. Please include items anything that you believe to be a specific value add to your human capital.

 

Click Here for Presentation Order

 

Annotation Presentation Evaluation Rubric

ECONOMIC ANNOTATION EVALUATION RUBRIC

ANNOTATION RUBRIC

Levels of Performance

Possible Points

Criteria

0-1 Weak

2-5 Fair

5-10 Average

10-20 Above Average

100

Research

·    Evidence of in-depth research

·    Clear understanding

·    Use of examples and facts

Research is weak. Group has difficulty presenting concept points and provides below average input to economic content and graphs. Examples and facts, if used,  are used infrequently.

Some research effort is evident. Group presents 2 to 3 concept points and provides average input to economic content and graphs. Examples and facts are used infrequently.

Most group members demonstrate a profound understanding of the topic. Group presents 3 to 4 concept points and provides average or above average  input to content and graphs Some examples and facts are cited.

All group members demonstrate a profound understanding of the topic. Group presents 5 to 6 concept points and provides exceptional insight to content and graphs. Numerous examples and facts are cited.

20

Presentation Etiquette

·      Professional appearance

·      Proper Attire

·      Professional Powerpoint

·      Verbal/non-verbal communication

·      Maintaining the attention of the audience

The Powerpoint is of poor quality or absent. At least one member is not in professional attire. One member appears to be ‘carrying’ the group. Other group members are not adequately prepared. An outburst occurs during the presentation.

Verbal and Non-Verbal manners are embarrassingly frequent. Audience is falling asleep.

An adequate quality Powerpoint is utilized. Most group members are well prepared. Inappropriate Verbal and Non-Verbal manners are utilized often. Audience’s attention is spotty despite the group’s best attempts.

An average powerpoint or exceptional visuals are utilized. All members are dressed in professional business attire. Most members are well spoken and the group appears to be working together. There are no outbursts during the debate process. Verbal and Non-Verbal manners are mostly acceptable. Group is energized and maintains the audience’s attention through most of the debate.

The Powerpoint is exceptional.

All member are dressed in professional business attire

All members are well spoken, the group presents itself as a well oiled machine. There are no interruptions or outbursts during the debate process. Verbal and Non-Verbal manners are acceptable for a ‘real world’ career related presentation. Group is enthusiastic and maintains the audience’s attention throughout debate.

20

Presentation Process:

·      Proper presentation process is followed

·      Ability to draw from research and analyze content

There is not a clear beginning, middle, and end to the presentation. Evidence is not provided in support of content. Member is not able to make an economic connection. Audience is confused.

Portions of the presentation are well done. Transitions are not clearly defined. If evidence is provided in support of an argument it is inaccurate or has previously been stated. One member has difficulty making economic connections.

All portions of the presentation are present including transitions. Most content is supported utilizing an example, statistics, or graph. Members appear knowledgeable about topics, content, graphs, and economic indications even if inaccurate on occasion.

All portions of the presentation are exceptional including transitions All content is supported utilizing an example, statistics, or graph.  Members appear exceptionally knowledgeable and are able to make economic connections quickly.

20

Economic Content:

·      Correct usage of economic graphs

·      Correct usage of economic concepts and terms

·      Economics content of statements and conclusions

An economic graph is not correctly applied to the material. Analysis is either inaccurate or not economic in nature. Group struggled with economic content.

One to two economic graphs are correctly applied to the content. Economic arguments are present and accurate most of the time. Research is strong but not always economic in content. Group appears to have difficulty with the economic content.

Three to four economic graphs are correctly applied to the content. Economic arguments are present and accurate. Research is clearly utilized. Group has average ability to analyze economic data.

Five or more economic graphs are correctly applied to the content. Economic arguments are insightful and accurate. Strong economic responses to research are evident in all circumstances. Group obviously understood economic charge of the assignment.

20

Organization and Clarity:

·      Clarity and organization of presentation, view points, and content

·      Participation of all group members

·      Evidence of group rehearsals

Group appears disorganized in most areas. One or more group members do not present.  Material is unclear and difficult to understand.

Group appears disorganized in at least one area.. Material is unclear but one can follow the presentation with some effort.

All group members present. Group may have rehearsed. Most group members are moderately aware of the process and material. Most ideas are presented in a fairly organized fashion.

Group rehearsals are obvious. All group members are keenly aware of presentation content and process. All members participate in the presentation. All content and graphs are presented in a superbly clear and orderly fashion.

10

Porfolio: Turn-In

Portfolio is poorly prepared and is missing some of the categories/items specified.

Portfolio is adequately or professionally prepared but is missing some of the categories/items specified.

Portfolio is adequately  prepared and contains all categories/items specified.

Portfolio is professionally  prepared and contains all categories/items specified.

10
                         

 

 

  

The Following was Taken from the Course Syllabus:

Annotated Journals/Presentation:

  • Each student will submit five Annotated Journals including graphical depictions during the course. Each student will choose one of his/her five Annotations to present to the class at the end of the course. Presentations may be individual or two person groups. Grade evaluations will be based on quality, accuracy, and demonstration of economic knowledge

 

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